Mental Capacity & DoLS for Carers

What Will You Learn?

• Be aware of their legal responsibilities under the Mental Capacity Act and the implications for their practice.
• Understand the principles of the Mental Capacity Act and how to apply them in everyday practice.
• Be able to use a framework for supporting and involving people in decision-making.
• Recognise how provisions in the Act and Code of Practice help to keep people safe.
• Understand how the Mental Capacity Act supports human rights.
• Explore how human rights principles inform good practice in supporting individuals to make decisions.
• Improve their knowledge and understanding of best practices for providing care and support.